K–16 Programs
The foundation on which students can build their dreams S T E + a M E d u c a t i o n • Te s t P r e p • P r e - C o l l e g e P r o g r a m s • U n i v e r s i t y C o u r s e s
UC San Diego Extension offers an array of resources to inspire young and growing minds. Programs are offered throughout the year for K–16 students and are specially designed so students can build a solid foundation for future academic pursuits, transitioning to the workforce, and appreciating the value of lifelong learning.
Transfer Credit Courses (Grades 11–12) UC San Diego is now offering lower division transfer credit courses in math to qualified high school juniors and seniors. Offered this winter quarter at Westview High School, transfer credit courses are equivalent to regular UC San Diego undergraduate courses and are transferable for units/subject credit toward Bachelor’s degrees at all UC campuses. k12.ucsd.edu LAUNCH (UC San Diego Undergraduate Students) UC San Diego undergraduates can jump start their transition into the workplace with LAUNCH—allowing ambitious students to earn a certificate in their chosen field and work with an expert career coach to help land a job upon graduation. launch@ucsd.edu Academic Connections Summer Residential Programs (Grades 9–12) Our pre-college programs allow high achieving students a unique opportunity to experience college-level academics and campus life. Students can choose a program that best fits their interest and goals: • U C San Diego (three weeks, with diverse academic disciplines taught by graduate students and renowned UC San Diego faculty researchers) (July 12–August 1)
Test Prep (High School Graduates+) Students can prepare year-round for the ACT®, SAT®, GMAT®, GRE®, LSAT®, and MCAT®. Our Test Prep sessions provide the highest quality training without the high cost. They are available at UC San Diego and can also be customized and delivered onsite for your school or organization. k12.ucsd.edu STE[+a]M Education (Grades 5–12) UC San Diego Extension leads the way in integrating the Arts with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math [STEM]. Students are able to explore an academic interest in-depth, investigate a subject they are curious about, and gain valuable preparation for an increasingly competitive college admission process K12.ucsd.edu/steam
Academic Connections students can also choose a Global Environmental Leadership and Sustainability emphasis. Designed to hone leadership skills, students will have research opportunities in ocean, earth, and atmospheric sciences, and learn about climate science, policy, and marine biodiversity and conservation: • • • •
Biosphere 2, Arizona (one week) (June 21–28) Los Alamos National Labs, New Mexico (one week) (July 22–29) University of Hawai’i, Hilo, Hawai’i (one week) (August 2–10) (NEW) Scripps Institution of Oceanography and University of California–Washington D.C (two weeks, one at each location; the second week at the University of California– Washington D.C. will allow students to present policy recommendations to elected officials) (July 5–19) • (NEW) Scripps Institution of Oceanography: Spring Break and Summer Programs! *Discounts available to UC San Diego employees. k12.ucsd.edu
Spring 2015 | extension.ucsd.edu | (858) 534-3400
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